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Checkmate
Project type
Theatre
Date
May 2023
Location
Camden People's Theatre, London
Role
Lead Costume Designer
An murder mystery adapted featuring familiar characters from Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass who find themselves at a tea party like no other. An original design-led piece exploring the themes of misogyny, victim blaming and other nonsense. Come along to see the Mad Hatter leading a murder enquiry that takes an unexpected turn. ‘Checkmate’ was part of a theatre festival called ‘Fresh Fest’.
Director: Myra Bente
Set Designer: Effie French
Costume Designer: Kritika Agarwal
Assistant Costume Designer: Gabriela Gilder
Lighting Designer: Joe Hawkings
Sound Designer: Myra Bente
Musician: Alexandra Pãceanã
Festival Team:
Costume Supervisors: Kritika Agarwal & Gabriela Gilder
Production Manager: Effie French
Lighting Supervisor: Joe Hawkings
Sound Supervisor: Myra Bente
Photographs by Effie French